Articles by Elizabeth Blosfield

Elizabeth Blosfield is Deputy Editor for Carrier Management. She can be reached at eblosfield@wellsmedia.com.

Leading by Example: How Insurers Can Manage Cyber Risk Within Their Own Operations

Insurers often advise clients on cyber resilience, however, many in the industry overlook their own risks or struggle to take their own advice to insureds, according to guests on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast. “I’m not sure that …

Insuring Cyber Podcast: How Insurtechs Are Helping Insurers Bridge the Digital Divide

As the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many insurers to embrace more technology, there has been some talk of how insurtechs can step in and help insurers navigate the ever changing digital space. “I think [the pandemic] has brought a lot …

Proposed Bill Allowing Rider for Pandemic BI Coverage Moves Forward in New Jersey

A New Jersey bill that would allow business interruption insurers in the state to add a rider for virus and pandemic coverage is moving forward, with some in the industry saying it could encourage more insurers to provide this coverage. …

N.Y. Bill Aims to Give Policyholders Private Right of Action in Unfair Claims Disputes

A proposed bill in New York relating to unfair claims settlement practices would provide policyholders with a private right of action against insurers who refuse or delay payment of a claim. The bill comes as many policyholders have expressed frustration …

Experts Call Colonial Pipeline Attack a Wake-Up Call, Say Bigger Attacks Could Be Ahead

Cyber experts are saying that the Colonial Pipeline attack, in which ransomware took down 5,500 miles of critical infrastructure along one of the nation’s largest pipelines, should be a wake up call for all companies to prioritize their cyber hygiene. …

Insuring Cyber: Lacewell on How New York Became a Leader in Cyber Regulation

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda Lacewell spoke with Elizabeth Blosfield during the most recent episode of the Insuring Cyber Podcast about how she has always seen New York as a leader in cybersecurity and innovation. …

Penn. Court Says Tavern Entitled to Business Income Coverage for COVID-19 Losses

An insurer could have to pay for a Pennsylvania tavern’s business interruption losses after it shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic because of a two-letter word in its policy. The Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County has …

How 3D Technology is Deepening Claims Efficiency in Insurance

The use of 3D technology has been a topic of discussion in insurance for years, but for an industry that is historically slow to adopt technological change, its impact has not yet been as widely felt as originally thought. However, …

Beneath the Surface: Why Insurers Should Look Beyond “the Tip of the A.I. Iceberg”

Nearly 75% of respondents in a recent survey from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and Shift Technology said they believe that among relevant technology, artificial intelligence (A.I.) will have the greatest impact on claims and fraud detection over the next …

Insuring Cyber Podcast: Social Engineering Risks Rising, but Cyber Coverage Still Lacks

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the work environment in many ways, and cyber experts say one unfortunate result of the switch to remote work is an increase in cyber crime, particularly around social engineering threats. “The bottom line here is …